August 29: Please Join ASCD and its Title II coalition partners for a National Day of Action in Support of Title II Funding!

We need every voice!

Join us on August 29 for a National Day of Action to advocate for full funding for Title II in the Every Student Succeeds Act. Nearly every district receives Title II funding to support the recruitment, preparation, development and retention of excellent teachers and leaders, but the funding for Title II is in danger of being eliminated. The elimination-or significant reduction- of Title II funding would have significant and negative impacts on teachers, school leaders, principals, and the students they serve.
Three Simple Ways to Advocate for Title II Funding on August 29

Use our easy advocacy tool to send this pre-written letter<http://p2a.co/AJXrvB3> to Congress about the importance of Title II, Part A of ESSA, which is critical to providing professional development for school leaders.

3. Tweet using #TitleIIA @[Senators and Reps]

Here are some sample tweets you can use:

* #TitleIIA is critical for school leaders and principals to do their jobs effectively, cuts threaten this ability
* Millions of school leaders depend on #TitleIIA to improve schools and instruction in the classroom
* #ESSA allows states to use 3% of #TitleIIA funds for PD for principals, cutting decreases the chances to seize this opportunity
* The quality of teaching and leadership in schools are the two most significant in-school factors tied to student achievement. #TitleIIA
* #TitleIIA supports increased student academic achievement by promoting strategies that will positively affect educator effectiveness.
* Educators and students deserve schools led by great principals. Tell Congress to maintain school leadership funding through #TitleIIA
* Students and teachers need great principals to thrive-Tell Congress: Don't cut school leadership funding! #TitleIIA
* Without great principals, we won't have great schools. Tell Congress to maintain school leadership funding! #TitleIIA
* Educators: Join us in telling Congress not to cut school leadership funding! #TitleIIA

We hope you can join us and educators from around the country on August 29th to support professional development and Title II funding. Check out all of the Title II information and resources at www.ascd.org/TitleII<http://www.ascd.org/TitleII> to get involved in the National Day of Action and to support PD.

ASCD Stands Against Racism and Racial Segregation

Members,

Over the past week, my heart was broken as we were reminded once again that hate and racism still infect many of our fellow citizens, in far too many places. For nearly 75 years, ASCD has taken a stand against racism and racial segregation, spoken out against acts of censorship, and defended human and civil rights. As educators, parents, and protectors of children, we must condemn the acts of hate and violence that occurred last week in Charlottesville, Va., and call on all leaders and educators to take a stand against white supremacy and intolerance.

At the core of ASCD's mission is a strong commitment to ensure that every child is healthy, safe, engaged, supported, and challenged. Hate has no place in America's communities and schools, and, as educators, we have a responsibility to help instill civility and empathy in the next generation of citizens, both in the United States and around the world.

This week ASCD has reflected on last weekend's events and has listened to the needs of educators who work with students every day. As you head back to your classrooms now and in the coming weeks, we want to support you as you prepare to facilitate potentially tough discussions about the state of our country and current events involving race and hate. For decades, our authors and contributors to Educational Leadership magazine have often addressed tough topics like racism, so we have compiled a list of resources http://inservice.ascd.org/resources-for-addressing-racism-and-hatred-in-the-classroom/ that can serve as a starting point for your in-school discussions. More resources can be found on Twitter and other social media using the hashtag #CharlottesvilleCurriculum https://twitter.com/search?q=%23CharlottesvilleCurriculum&src=tyah.

Student Rates: A student rate of $171.00 is available for qualified attendees. Please contact the ASCD Service Center at 1-800-933-2723 for more information.

Separate Events: Registration for the conference does not include registration to the pre-conference institutes on June 29, or the keynote luncheons on Friday, June 30 or Saturday, July 1, for which additional fees and registration apply. The Keynote Luncheons are $89.00 per registration.

Registration Form: All five registration forms must be mailed together. (For pre-conference institutes, registrations must include materials fees, if applicable.)

Register as a Team and Save!

Every fifth person who registers from your school or district may attend the 2017 ASCD Conference on Teaching Excellence, pre-conference institutes, or both at no cost.

All team members must register at the same time and for the same events at the conference, pre-conference institutes, or both. All five registration forms must be mailed together. (For pre-conference institutes, registrations must include materials fees, if applicable.)

Would You Like to Volunteer?

All pre-conference and conference sessions require a volunteer. Attendees who volunteer will receive a $10 ASCD gift certificate for every session hosted ($25 gift certificate for a pre-conference institute). You must be a registered attendee to volunteer. Read more about volunteer responsibilities and how to sign up.